1 Thessalonians 5

The apostle continues to speak of Christ's coming to judgment, and the uncertainty of the time in which it shall take place, and the careless state of sinners, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 . Shows the Thessalonians that they are children of the light; that they should watch and pray, and put on the armor of God, being called to obtain salvation by Christ, who died for them; that whether dead or alive, when the day of judgment comes, they may live for ever with him; and that they should comfort and edify each other with these considerations, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 . He exhorts them to remember those who labor among them, and are over them in the Lord; and to esteem such highly for their work's sake, 1 Thessalonians 5:12 , 1 Thessalonians 5:13 . He charges them to warn, comfort, and support those who stood in need of such assistance, and to be patient and beneficent towards all, 1 Thessalonians 5:14 , 1 Thessalonians 5:15 . He points out their high spiritual privileges; warns them against neglecting or misimproving the gifts of the Spirit, and the means of grace, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20 . They are also exhorted to prove all things; to abstain from all evil; and to expect to be sanctified, through spirit, soul, and body, by him who has promised this, and who is faithful to his promises, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24 . Recommends himself and brethren to their prayers; shows them how they are to greet each other; charges them to read this epistle to all the brethren; and concludes with the usual apostolical benediction, 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28 .